Egret II- Raku Wall plaque entertaining The maple tree is beloved

The maple tree is beloved throughout New England for its maple syrup and vibrant fall foliage

Handmade by Terry Silverman at The Pottery Works in Fitzwilliam

Oyster condiment dish with handle

I try to give my work a sense of direction and eloquence by using geometrical simplification to amplify the feelings of emptiness around each object

Egret II- Raku Wall plaque entertaining The maple tree is belovedMaker :: Tom and Nancy Giusti Raku Pottery 16" diameter P010 These wall pieces are created by Tom and Nancy Giusti using the ancient Japanese method of Raku. Each piece is removed from the kiln when it reaches a temperature of 1400 degrees Fahrenheit and immediately plunged into a pit of combustible sawdust. The resulting smoke and flame interact with the glaze creating shimmering metallic colors which enhance the gracefully drawn figures and plant